Bacon-Wrapped Mojo Pork Loin (Garlic Citrus Marinade)

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 50

Total Time: 1 10

Servings:

Author: Gaila - The Petit Gourmet

5 from 2 votes

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Need a dinner that feels fancy but cooks like a normal roast? This bacon-wrapped mojo pork loin gives you juicy slices, crispy edges, and that bright garlic-citrus flavor that makes the whole kitchen smell insane.

Ingredients

Pork

2 lb pork loin or pork tenderloin if that’s what you have
Salt + black pepper
Bacon strips about 10–12
Kitchen twine or toothpicks

Mojo Marinade

½ cup lemon juice
½ cup sour orange juice or ¼ cup orange + ¼ cup lemon
5 garlic cloves mashed
3 tablespoon oregano leaves or 1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 bay leaves
½ cup red wine optional
½ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon vinegar

Pan sauce

1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon butter optional
Black pepper to finish

Instructions

Marinate

Combine mojo marinade ingredients in a large zip-top bag.
Add pork, seal, and massage to coat.
Refrigerate overnight (best) or at least 6 hours. (Optional)

Wrap in bacon

Remove pork from marinade and pat dry.
Season lightly with pepper (easy on salt).
Wrap bacon strips around the pork, slightly overlapping.
Secure with twine or toothpicks.

Roast

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
Place pork on a rack over a roasting pan or sheet pan.
Roast 15 minutes at 425°F.
Reduce heat to 325°F (165°C) and roast until 145°F / 63°C in the thickest part (usually 35–55 minutes more).
Broil 1–3 minutes at the end if needed for bacon crispness.

Rest

Rest 10–15 minutes, tented with foil.

Quick pan sauce

Place pan on the stove over medium heat.
Add broth and scrape browned bits.
Simmer 5–8 minutes until slightly reduced.
Whisk in butter (optional). Pepper to taste.

Slice and serve.

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